Meta set to decide whether Donald Trump can return to Facebook – Sydney Morning Herald

Meta set to decide whether Donald Trump can return to FacebookWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Facebook owner Meta is preparing to announce whether it will allow former US president Donald Trump back on to Facebook and Instagram, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Former US president Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach.Credit:APThe social media giant had previously said it will decide by January 7 whether to allow the former president to return. However, that decision is now expected to be announced later in the month, the newspaper said, citing a person familiar with the matter.Meta has set up a working group to focus on the matter, according to people with knowledge of its operations, the report said, adding that the group includes staffers from the public policy and communications teams, as well as from the content policy team.Meta did not immediately respond to a request by Reuters for comment.The development comes after Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, revoked a permanent ban on Trump in November last year on the
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